Any owner or owner's authorized agent (hereinafter "applicant") who intends to undertake
any development activity within the scope of this article, including buildings, structures
and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, which is wholly within or partially
within any flood hazard area shall first make application to the floodplain administrator,
and the building official if applicable, and shall obtain the required permit(s) and
approval(s). No such permit or approval shall be issued until compliance with the
requirements of this article and all other applicable codes and regulations has been
satisfied.